melv   16 #13 Posted August 22, 2020 23 hours ago, Longcol said: Even though the bird only feeds on the bones of dead animals. And tortoises. It picks them up from the ground and drops them on rocks. It does the same with bones, to make them a more manageable size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
FORE Â Â 12 #14 Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) tried to see a few weeks ago when it was roosting on Abbey Brook. Â Went on two days but no luck. Â Met a guy from Bedford on 1 day and one from Aberdeen on the second. He had absolutely great photos, one where it was heading for him like a bloody Lancaster. The other showed its beard from the side, and at first he thought it had something in its mouth. Didn't stay long - was getting bitten like hell! Insufficient patience to stay for hours. Â i notice that Crowden has 2 valleys northwards, one with Pennine Way (crowden great brook) and another has Crowden Little Brook roughly parallel to the east. Â Which is it possibly roosting on? Edited August 22, 2020 by FORE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Runningman   136 #15 Posted August 22, 2020 Hey up folks. Can we resist in advertising the precise location of the vulture. Don't want some idiot having a shot at it !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
FORE Â Â 12 #16 Posted August 23, 2020 18 hours ago, Runningman said: Hey up folks. Can we resist in advertising the precise location of the vulture. Don't want some idiot having a shot at it !! Sorry if that's targetted at me. Understand. Â Think it will have sufficient 'body guards' watching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melv   16 #17 Posted August 23, 2020 1 hour ago, FORE said: Sorry if that's targetted at me. Understand.  Think it will have sufficient 'body guards' watching. It's all over social media where it's roosting and hunting. I think a lot of birders are worried about it being poisoned. Red kites, buzzards and a pet dog have died in Upper Nidderdale, due to a poisoned carcass laid on a grouse moor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Runningman   136 #18 Posted August 23, 2020 4 hours ago, FORE said: Sorry if that's targetted at me. Understand.  Think it will have sufficient 'body guards' watching. Good evening Fore, no I wasn't in any way annoyed with you, just hope that magnificent bird comes to no harm ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
FORE Â Â 12 #19 Posted August 23, 2020 48 minutes ago, Runningman said: Good evening Fore, no I wasn't in any way annoyed with you, just hope that magnificent bird comes to no harm ! Me too! Understand entirely. Like others I would like to see. However despite walking a lot in the dark peak, I can't be bothered going to the same place too frequently, when we are spoilt for choice of local isolated hills. Â I HAVE noticed fewer birds of prey this last 5-6 years. Moorland Monitors have an interesting website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melv   16 #20 Posted August 24, 2020 https://markavery.info/2018/04/05/guest-blog-4/ Moorland monitors blog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RJRB   676 #21 Posted August 24, 2020 https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/bird-prey-killed-after-suffering-seizure-following-suspected-poisoning-north-yorkshire-2951183  I cannot understand the desire in some people to kill wild animals. Surely there should be far more enjoyment in watching them ,and to indiscriminately kill raptors to provide more grouse to shoot is beyond my comprehension.    Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Baron99   771 #22 Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) It's now roaming Lincolnshire.  https://www.4vultures.org/bearded-vulture-resurfaces-in-lincolnshire/  Also reported to be in Peterborough.  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/10/11/bone-crunching-vulture-makes-pit-stop-peterborough-road/   Edited October 11, 2020 by Baron99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lobster   51 #23 Posted October 12, 2020 Had a few visit from a Sparrowhawk - seems partial to pigeons,, taken out 3 allready Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Baron99   771 #24 Posted October 13, 2020 Experts have been able to identify the vulture from a couple of feather found in the Peak District. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-54525499  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...